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Epy Kusnandar

Epy Kusnandar

Acting

Biography

Epy Kusnandar (born in Garut on May 1, 1964 – December 3, 2025) was an Indonesian actor who began his artistic journey in the world of theater during his school years. His interest in the performing arts led him to pursue studies at the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) in 1989, where he became active in various theater groups such as Pantomim Sena Didi and Theater Aristokrat. His extensive experience on the theatrical stage became an important foundation for his strong and distinctive acting style. Epy later entered the television industry in the mid-1990s through the sitcom 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan and various other entertainment programs, including his involvement in a comedy group that once became the icon of a cigarette brand. He subsequently appeared in numerous television productions, one of which was Kejar Kusnadi, a show that further introduced his name to the wider public. His career continued to grow as he ventured into films and television movies (FTV), but the peak of his popularity came from his portrayal of Muslihat, or “Kang Mus,” in the series Preman Pensiun. The character became strongly associated with him and established Epy as one of the most recognizable character actors in Indonesia. In his personal life, Epy had been married twice. From his first marriage, he had two children, and his marriage to Karina Ranau in 2008 was blessed with a son. Alongside his long career, he also faced significant health challenges after being reported to have a brain tumor and undergoing recovery through alternative treatment. On the other hand, Epy’s life was not free from controversy. In 2024, he drew public attention after being arrested by the police for an alleged marijuana-related case, an incident that surprised many given his image as a long-established senior actor. Despite this, Epy remained known as a figure who contributed greatly to Indonesia’s performing arts. His life journey—marked by dedication, challenges, and ups and downs—reveals the human side of a public figure striving to maintain his career while navigating the complexities of his personal life.

Known For

Preman Pensiun
8.1

Bahar, the leader of a group of thugs who control the region, covering markets, terminals and streets, after the death of his wife declared retirement. The statement just delivered on his right hand, Obet. The reason, before he died, his wife said to be waiting for him in heaven. Bahar bepikir, that if he continues to "go on like this", is not likely to get there. Bahar decision can not be accepted by Obet. Therefore, his retirement Bahar will cause the destruction of the establishment of their power, making small groups under them will be scattered, stand alone. In business, this would only be detrimental Obet Bahar right hand and do not have a group. Bahar retirement are not "announced" was used by Obet to take power and "quota" for Bahar until then all the action unfold and cause chaos. The leader of a small group; Komar (thugs market), Jamal (thugs terminal) and Herman (street thugs) vied for power. Bahar was then dropped back to tidy state. The story also spiced heartbreaking story of the girl who was almost canceled dipersunting Bahar boyfriend just because he's a thug.

Preman Pensiun

2015Series